Pearl Islands are a Hidden Gem!

This SkyCap News travel update takes us southward to a hidden travel gem. Well it’s actually more of a “pearl” of an island. PanamaisthesouthernmostcountrywithinCentralAmerica and offers a plethora of unique travel experiences. Originally inhabited by Incas, The Pearl Islands are without question one of our favorite destinations in the world!

SanJoseIslandis situated onthesouthendofthe archipelagoand forty five milesawayfromPanamaCity. Itmaybereachedbyboatinapproximately two hoursandbyturbo–propin twenty minutes. The staff at Haciendo del Mar will gladlymanageallreservationsforairtraveltoandfrom theisle. A little known fact is that Earl S. Tupper, the founder of “Tupperware” empire owned the island after World War II. In fact, the airport still pays tribute to his former ownership of the island.

Upon arriving at Haciendo del Mar, one is greeted by an attentive and friendly staff. For the adult beverage lover out there, I fondly recall some of the coldest beer on the planet! The clubhouse of Hacienda Del Mar is constructed seventy five feet above the Pacific Oceanupona regalpointwithscenicoceanandbeach viewsateveryturn. Haciendo del Mar offers a full servicerestaurant incorporating local tropical fruits that allow for amazing breakfasts,lunches,dinners. . . and cocktails.

Lest we forget, Haciendo del Mar offers some of the absolute best seafood in the world. Truth be told, the crab, fish, and lobsterarecaught daily in the pristine waters located off the island. Theviews from “ThreeMonks“ are some of the most spectacular in the world. Without question! Take a dip in the infinity pool and one can almost (visually at least) touch the breathtakingrockformations foundhalfamile as the toucan flies from the resort. As an added bonus,humpbackwhalescan be spotted periodically throughout the year.

Theresortconsistsof seventeen cabanas,each its own private balcony thatoffers panoramicviews of the ocean. Each stylish cabana is constructed with the finest Panamanian “Cana Blanca” with windows allowing full entry “to and from” the magnificently constructed balcony. Open the louvered-windows and one is quick to indulge their senses with the light and flowery scented of the ocean breezes. Hacienda del Mar’s uniqueandspaciousaccommodationsblendislandcharmandcontemporarycomfort. . . and alljuststepsfromwhitesand beaches.

Located within theClubhouseisafullsportsbar equipped with a pooltable and DirecTV. The spring–fedswimmingpool,just stepsaway,overlooksthePacificOceanwith truly astonishingviews.Poolsideamenities includelounge-chairs and hammocks. For the active individual there is a fully equipped fitness center located on property. . . now, enough about the gym, where is that cold beer?! 😉